"This represents a significant failure in the astronomical community to create safe working conditions for all scientists." #astroSH
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Study proposes 4 solutions to workplace race & gender inequity: 1/ code of conduct/education for all trainees and employees at all levels.
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2/ Diversity & cultural awareness training on challenges faced by
#WOC & URM. 3/ Leaders need to model appropriate behaviour.#marginsci1 reply 2 retweets 6 likes -
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4/ Swiftly, just & consistent sanctioning for pepetrators of harassment in workplace. Moreover better support networks for
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Study is important b/c it presents primary data showing same patterns prouced in plethora of studies: race & gender impact science careers
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There is still a reticence in equity programs in higher education and science sectors to deal with racism ALONGSIDE gender inequity.
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Astronomy community, along with other disciplines, deals with sexual harassment & gender inequity in haphazard ways but still ignores racism
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Hopefully this study is used to better shape policy & programs. Note that bias awareness training is bare minimum. Structural reform needed
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Many scientific societies feel tackling gender equity is "a good start" but still see diversity & inclusion of
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You are so brilliant with these threads I swear, this kind of exclusion can also be seen in "well known" scientists' groups online.
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Thanks Rose. It is all too common. Even "well meaning" people don't realise that saying gender equity before race is enforcing a hierarchy
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